Assistant/Associate Professor in Criminal Justice and Coordinator of Graduate Programs

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the Dahlonega campus to support its graduate programs, including the MSCJ and PhD in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Intelligence. The workload may include travel across campuses and distance teaching.

Responsibilities include teaching, coordinating Graduate Programs, advising MSCJ and PhD students, curriculum development, and maintaining an active

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Sociology with a Criminology emphasis, or closely related field.
• Graduate and undergraduate teaching experience.
• Experience advising graduate students on research.
• Experience with online learning platforms (Brightspace/D2L).
• Ability to work collaboratively with all campus constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester (2 online graduate courses, 1 on campus undergraduate course) while serving as Coordinator of Graduate Programs.
• Advise students enrolled in the MSCJ and PhD programs.
• Collaborate closely with the Department Head on issues related to our graduate programs including curriculum development, scheduling, advising, etc.
• Maintain an active research agenda.
• Serve on University, College, and Departmental Committees as a representative for the department¿s graduate programs.

Skills

Graduate teaching experience

Advising graduate students

Online learning platforms BrightspaceD

Collaborative teamwork

Education

PhD in Criminal Justice or Sociology with Criminology emphasis

Job description

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor in Criminal Justice and Coordinator of Graduate Programs

Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 304150

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Location

Dahlonega

Job Summary

The Department of Criminal Justice at The University of North Georgia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the Dahlonega campus to support its graduate programs including the Master of Science with a major in Criminal Justice and the Ph.D. in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Intelligence. The workload may require travel across campuses and teaching on distance learning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester (2 online graduate courses, 1 on campus undergraduate course) while serving as Coordinator of Graduate Programs
• Advise students enrolled in the MSCJ and PhD programs.
• Collaborate closely with the Department Head on issues related to our graduate programs including curriculum development, scheduling, advising, etc.
• Maintain an active research agenda.
• Serve on University, College, and Departmental Committees as a representative for the department¿s graduate programs.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Sociology with a Criminology emphasis, or a closely related field is required.
• Area of specialization is open but should support the existing graduate curriculum.
• Experience teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level.
• Experience advising graduate students on research and scholarship.
• Experience with online learning platforms (such as Brightspace/D2L).
• Ability to work collaboratively with all campus constituencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a graduate program coordinator or experience with other administrative responsibilities related to graduate programs.
• Ability to support and add to the existing MSCJ and PhD Curriculum.
• Strong background and experience in advising graduate students with thesis or dissertation development.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Transcripts, and Teaching Philosophy
• Contact information for three professional references

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org